Friday, February 1, 2008
In this show. . .
Job figures only add to the confusion
January was the first time in more than four years that the economy ended a month with fewer jobs than it started. Bob Moon reports on which industries were hit the worst.
Duopoly may take over Internet
Once heralded as a completely open environment not ruled by corporate giants, the Net may now be dominated by two forces, Microsoft-Yahoo and Google. Lisa Napoli reports.
How would Microsoft change Yahoo?
Microsoft-Yahoo would have to be very innovative to compete with Google, which has almost 60% of the online-search market. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
NFL blocks churches' game gatherings
Churches that have invited their members to big-screen viewings of the Super Bowl are being called for a penalty by the National Football League. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Marketing American football to Mexico
Mexico is home to the biggest football audience outside the U.S. and Canada, and now the NFL is trying out creative ways to market the sport there. Claudine LoMonaco reports.
Week on Wall Street
Stockbroker and business analyst David Johnson chats with host Kai Ryssdal about what happened on Wall Street this week and what may lie ahead.
Commission: Roads, bridges in disrepair
A Congressional commission has released a report citing major problems in America's roads and transportation systems. Jeremy Hobson reports.
U.S. helps oil-rich Kazakhstan
The Pentagon announced a new military cooperation pact with Kazakhstan as it tries to bring its military up to NATO standards. Jeff Tyler reports on America's motivation to help the oil-rich country.
What to wear to a recession?
With this year's New York Fashion Week kicking off in a slowing economy, retailers have a few more wrinkles to contend with in figuring out what customers will buy. Jill Barshay reports.
Kai Ryssdal's final note ...
As you're watching the big game this weekend keep this phrase in mind: Super Bowl indicator.It says that if a team from the old American Football League wins the Super Bowl, the market will drop. If the winner comes from the original National Football League -- like my New York Giants -- the market's in for a rally. It's actually been right 85 percent of the time.
The Pats are favored but they're from the AFL. So they might be 18-0 but they're none too popular on Wall Street.
Marketplace datebook for Monday, February 4, 2008
- Florida's Senate Banking and Finance Committee holds two days of hearings on home insurance rates.
- France's prime minister gets an initial assessment on the Societe General banking scandal.
- And President Bush releases his 2009 budget to Congress. You can pick up your four-volume copy for $213 or get it on a CD-ROM for less than $25.
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